Uncertainty

I haven’t done a Monday motivation email in a while. I hope everyone had a great holiday break and a happy New Year. I know there is so much sickness out there right now and it’s easy to get overwhelmed, so I hope you are taking time to take care of yourself and just go one day at a time. 

I thought I would give just a quick personal update. I switched departments over the break and am no longer planning events for Academic Affairs. I am now working in the First Year Advising Center as their Communications Coordinator. Though I will miss many aspects of my events role, I am excited to learn new skills and stretch myself in new ways. 

My family is still displaced because of the fire at our house in September. We are in a rental house, which is so much better than the hotel, and should be back in our house at the end of February. Fingers crossed. Here’s a short list of advice that I will share that I hope none of you ever need, but want to make it known on the chance anyone else ends up in the same unfortunate situation. 

• Take pictures of your house periodically. I went through right after the fire and photographed each room, each closet, and each cupboard. As much as the insurance company inventoried, I keep finding things that I see in pictures that aren’t on lists. Had everything been truly damaged in the fire, I would have no record of what we had. 
• Double check your insurance policy periodically to make sure you have enough coverage. 
• Everything takes longer than they say and costs more than you expect. Be prepared and be patient. 
• Lastly, never take for granted the comfort your “home” gives you. I have gone through many emotions during this process, but this surprised me. I always thought having the chores/projects of our house was a source of stress for me. In reality, I have found myself a little lost without the responsibility of having a place to take care of that is completely ours. 

I will leave you with a final thought on uncertainty, since every day seems to bring that feeling in some way or another to me. Breathe and be ok with not knowing all the answers.